Administrative Assistant – Protective Services Support

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Odessa, TX seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to the CPS FBSS Unit. The role includes data entry, filing, scheduling, and assisting staff and the public at the regional office.

The position requires high school completion, the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment, and excellent organizational skills. It offers full-time hours, monthly pay, and federal/state benefits with eligibility for telework

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computers.
• Skill in using Microsoft Works or Windows environment.
• Skill in working in an office supporting several staff members.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry into IMPACT and other electronic programs and systems.
• Answers and screens telephone inquiries; takes and routes messages and records intake information for referral to caseworkers.
• Prepares and maintains statistical reports, leave and personnel records, case control systems, case records and related files for the unit.
• Functions as the unit timekeeper and will process purchase orders as directed.
• Types correspondence, forms narratives, travel vouchers, meeting notes, performance evaluations, and other documents to support work of the unit.
• Greets visitors, responds to general questions, and directs callers to proper location.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

Skills

Computers

Office support

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Works/Windows

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

none

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Odessa, TX seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to the CPS FBSS Unit. The role includes data entry, filing, scheduling, and assisting staff and the public at the regional office.

The position requires high school completion, the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment, and excellent organizational skills. It offers full-time hours, monthly pay, and federal/state benefits with eligibility for telework